Market outlook
Stable Outlook 8/10
The card has already established itself as a premier One Piece chase, so the market is likely to remain strong rather than speculative-boom oriented. Price movement will mainly depend on broader One Piece demand, grade population changes, and whether later products shift collector attention.[13][14]
Next months. Likely to trade sideways to slightly upward for high-grade copies, with raw copies remaining more accessible and more volatile.
Long term. Over 1-3 years, the card should remain a blue-chip modern One Piece collectible, with strongest performance expected for graded 10/graded 10 equivalents and mint-authentic manga alt art copies.
History
Monkey.D.Luffy is the main protagonist of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece and the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates. In the card game, this OP05-119 printing depicts Luffy’s Gear 5/Sun God Nika form, a major transformation tied to the Wano arc and one of the most significant moments in the modern One Piece storyline.[10][14]
First released in the One Piece Card Game booster set Awakening of the New Era (OP-05), which released on December 8, 2023; the card number is OP05-119 and it was issued in English as part of the international release of the set.[2][13][6]
- This card is the set’s headline chase card and is widely referred to as the manga/alternate-art Luffy grail from OP-05.[13][14]
- The card is a Secret Rare Character with 12000 power and 10 cost, and its effect can grant an extra turn if the DON!! cost is paid, making it notable both as a collectible and a playable card.[10]
- OP05-119 has multiple print variants across the Luffy line, including standard Secret Rare, alternate art, manga alternate art, and later reprint-style parallels in other products, which increases collector interest and complexity.[14]
Collector notes
Condition. For this card, collectors should inspect surface scratching on the foil, whitening on corners and edges, centering, print lines, dents, and holo wear. Manga/alternate-art One Piece cards are especially sensitive to edge wear and surface scratching because dark, high-contrast artwork makes flaws easier to see.[1][7][8]
Storage. Store the card in a soft inner sleeve and a rigid toploader or semi-rigid holder, keep it away from humidity and direct light, and avoid repeated handling. For high-value copies, many collectors prefer immediate grading submission or sealed archival storage after authentication.[1][7]
Authenticity. Check for crisp text, clean layering of foil and artwork, accurate set code OP05-119, and consistent card stock and finish. Suspicious signs include blurry print, incorrect texture, off-color ink, and poor alignment; graded examples from graded, graded, or other reputable services are often used to confirm authenticity for expensive copies.[3][4][7][11]
